How Do You Make Clothing Design Patterns?
The pre-made pattern industry has facilitated sewing beginners to learn about patterns by making simple styles such as a sheath dress or a sleeveless scoop neckline pullover top. Intermediate and advanced sewers use pre-made patterns for intricate designs, seams and cuts within a style as well as a base for making customized patterns.The key elements for making clothing design patterns are the garment’s sketch as well as accurate measurements. Pattern-making tools such as yardsticks, rulers and French curve rulers are also essential to the process. Take your measurements for the pattern you will be making with a flexible tape measure. For example, if your pattern is for a simple scoop neckline pullover top, take basic measurements for your chest, bust, waist, and front high point shoulder, referred to as hps. Measure the chest specification, referred to as spec, by positioning the tape measure across the back, below the armhole and towards the front. You will also need to take the bust
